The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

[Dwarven Galaxy - Engineering Headquarters]

The Dwarven Galaxy isn’t that vast, so instead of calling it a universe, they chose to stick with the term galaxy to keep things simple.

However, despite their size, they are the greatest weapon developers in the universe. They are also the wealthiest. Every planet is protected with shields and weapons capable of deterring even Celestials.

They had no intention of leaving their people unprotected.

Since they possessed the means, they secured every part of their galaxy. Rumour even has it that they possess a Galactic Shield that surrounds their entire galaxy and can withstand a full-scale attack from a Celestial.

For now, it remains only a rumour.

But given the progress they have made, one can only wonder whether those rumours are true. The brilliant minds they possess are capable of achieving the impossible.

Currently, inside the headquarters of the Dwarven Engineering Council, ten dwarves, each with long beards and sharp eyes, continued watching the video of Klaus’s assessment.

After the assessment, Supreme Engineer Winnie sent the recording to the headmaster of the Dwarven Engineering Academy, Universe Grand Architect Yorik.

He is one of the Fifteen Universe Grand Architects, an engineer capable of building Class XSS weapons.

According to their own documentation, such weapons were capable of devastating an entire galaxy. For now, those weapons had been stored away in highly secure locations.

But for ten such powerful individuals to wear stunned expressions as they watched Klaus complete one task after another, it was obvious from their faces that they were impressed.

They were both shocked and deeply impressed.

The prowess Klaus displayed during his assessment was on an entirely different level of genius.

After hours of watching everything, all of them sighed.

Then they turned to Universe Grand Architect Yorik.

”Have you already invited him to join the academy, or should we take him straight to the council, where he can work on real-world problems?”

Universe Grand Architect Cask asked as his hands ran through his beard.

Universe Grand Architect Yorik nodded in response.

”I have already sent the invitation. However, he will have to contribute to the Heavens Academy for at least five months before he is allowed to leave.

”That said, they have agreed to let us meet him through Dark Space and interact with him while we wait for him to arrive.”

Universe Grand Architect Olson nodded before letting out a loud laugh.

”That is better. For a moment, I thought the Heavens Court would try to monopolize him the same way they did with the Elves and that human.”

”Indeed. If they had tried to play hard to get, I would have personally gone there to recruit him. Such a talent is exactly what we need in these dire times,” Universe Grand Architect Ohpal stated, his fist clenched.

”The report we received a hundred years ago already showed that the Foreign Race had developed a Class XX weapon capable of dealing significant damage to us. While they have yet to use it, if we can build something with equal destructive power, I am sure they would hesitate before deploying it.

”Naturally, we need all the help we can get, and this kid sounds like exactly the kind of help we need.”

”You are right, Ohpal, but what about the Paragon? From what I last heard, he plans to eradicate the Foreign Race soon. Clearly, he knows something we don’t. How about we invite him here and see if we can work together to achieve success?” Universe Grand Architect Durin suggested.

Everyone present nodded.

”That is also a valid suggestion. Based on past experiences, I have come to learn that the Paragon is far more knowledgeable and sincere than the Heavens Court. I, Yorik, would rather work with him a billion times over than even consider working with the Heavens Court.”

”Then it is decided. We will send an invitation to him as well. Five days from today, we will host both the Renegade Hunter and the Paragon here and have a meaningful discussion that will benefit all parties involved.

”My daughter has already foreseen three catastrophes, and according to her, victory or defeat rests on the shoulders of the Paragon.

”The Heavens Court will not listen, but since they can afford to oppose us, we will work with the Paragon and, if possible, invite other talented individuals as well.

”It is about time we rid this universe of all dangers before the Great Calamity.”

”Then let us work toward a brighter future for our children and their children.”

***

Meanwhile, as the Ten Universe Grand Architects discussed Klaus’s future, the Celestial Supreme was also watching the recording of Klaus’s assessment.

When it ended, he let out a sigh and looked at the two vampires seated below his throne.

”What do you two make of this?”

Hex, the immediate advisor to the Celestial Supreme, answered first.

”I believe he has great potential. He has already shown himself to be a capable warrior, and now he has proven his brilliance as a top engineer under our banner.

”While the dwarves have already laid claim to him and wish to train him, we should allow them to do so. At the end of the day, he is still a member of the Heavens Court, which means we can summon him whenever we require his services.”

”Hex is right, Your Excellency,” Lark, his second advisor, said. ”From what I have observed, he is someone worthy of being nurtured, especially after his family temporarily disowned him. If we can build a strong relationship with him, then using him against the Paragon in the future will not be a problem.”

The Celestial Supreme nodded at their suggestions and let out another sigh.

”He is indeed a talent unlike any other. For now, let us continue observing him and see whether he can accomplish even more than he has already displayed. If he truly is that brilliant, I will personally meet with him to discuss the possibility of forming a much deeper bond.”

”That is wise, Your Excellency.”

”Send word to the academy. The Renegade Hunter must be challenged further. I want to see more of his brilliance.”

The two advisors nodded before leaving the hall.

The moment they departed, a strange smile appeared on the Celestial Supreme’s face.

”Perfect. His rise perfectly aligns with my lord’s imminent arrival. If he truly is that capable, then becoming a servant of my lord would benefit both this universe and the countless others we will conquer afterwards.”

His smile widened slightly as he looked forward to the day his one true lord would descend upon this universe and elevate him into the strongest existence in existence.

”Paragon, very soon, you will face my wrath, and this time, I will make sure you stay dead.”

Unbeknownst to him, his greed and his desire for power beyond his ability to control would ultimately become his downfall.

Until only a few weeks ago, the Paragon had been moving within his timeline, walking the same path he had once walked in the past. However, with Atomic’s appearance and Icon’s evolution, the situation had completely changed.

Now, he was the one moving within the Paragon’s palm.

Klaus had already discovered two unexpected powers, and with them, he had begun raising a terrifying army.

But the truly frightening part was what awaited him after clearing all twelve Void Vortexes and what the Asura Race had become after billions of years of evolution.

In the end, the question would not be whether the Heavens Court and its allies could go to war against the Paragon Legion.

The question would be whether they would dare.

The answer was no.

And Klaus planned to make sure that countless unnecessary deaths never happened.